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The Adventure Blog
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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Lamenting the Lost Arctic Season
We're about to enter a bit of a lull in the world of exploration and adventure. The winter climbing season on Nanga Parbat is likely going to wrap up later... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2015: A Weather Window Opens on Nanga Parbat
It appears that the plan for a late-season summit push on Nanga Parbat may be paying off. Yesterday I reported that climbers Alex Txikon, Daniele Nardi, Muhamma... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Monument Valley, USA
This video takes us to the spectacular Monument Valley, located in Arizona and Utah, to give us a grand look at the sweep landscapes and improbably stone... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Rocky S2V Provision Jacket
Summit Day on Kilimanjaro is a long, grueling push to the top of the mountain that begins early hours of the morning, and continues well into the afternoon. Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Night Time Wingsuit Flight Paints A Vivid Picture
There is no question that wingsuit pilots continue to push the limits of what is possible in the air. But this video takes things in a new direction. Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2015: A New Summit Push is Underway on Nanga Parbat
With the winter climbing season quickly coming to an end, the international team of climbers who have joined forces on Nagna Parbat have launched another... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Iditarod 2015: Snow Arrives Just in Time!
The 2015 Iditarod got underway in Anchorage, Alaska over the weekend with 78 mushers setting off from downtown as part of the ceremonial start to the biggest... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Fast Forward Through a Beautiful 4k Timelapse
Let's end the week with this beautiful video of timelapse images captured – in 4k no less – in New Mexico, Alaska, and various other places. Read more
Posted on 06 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Drones Over the Serengeti
While I was in Tanzania climbing Kilimanjaro I couldn't help but wonder what kind of awesome drone footage could be captured over the Serengeti – the premiere... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Thank You, Bicycle
This video expresses a sentiment that I'm sure many of us can relate to. It was created by filmmaker and pro rider Lars Veenstra and serves as a love letter to... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Kilimanjaro Climb for Valor 2015: The Tusker Difference
This article is the third in a new series about my recent Kilimanjaro climb. In the days ahead, I'll be sharing several articles about the experience to help... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
The 2015 Iditarod Gets Underway Tomorrow!
One of my favorite events of the year will kickoff tomorrow in Anchorage, Alaska, where the ceremonial start of the 2015 Iditarod sled dog race will take place. Read more
Posted on 06 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Pelican Vault Case for iPad Mini
One of the few symptoms that I suffer from being at high altitude is an inability to sleep. This can lead to some long nights in a tent as you wait for morning... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Fresh Powder in the Himalaya
One doesn't usually think of India as a snowboard destination, but when pro-rider Elias Elhardt traveled to that country he discovered that the Indian Himalaya... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Touring Iceland Along the Ring Road
Ever wonder what it would be like to explore Iceland via its famed Ring Road? This route runs along the entire coast of the country, giving visitors an... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Team Seagate Wins GODZone Adventure Race in New Zealand
The home team favorites and defending adventure racing world champions Team Seagate proved that they are still a formidable force in the sport this week by... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2015: Resupply on Nanga Parbat Extends Expedition
It has been very long season on Nagna Parbat, where one team continues to struggle with the mountain in an attempt to complete the first winter ascent of that... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Himalaya From 20,000 Feet
Our friends at Teton Gravity Research have released a magnificent video that gives us a glimpse of the Himalaya as we've never seen them before. Read more
Posted on 04 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Rafting Tutea Falls in New Zealand
Tutee Falls in New Zealand is the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. While it doesn't look like much compared to some of the major waterfall... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2015 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2015: Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger Abandon Manaslu Climb
It looks like Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger's attempt to summit Manaslu in winter is over before it ever really got a chance to get underway. Read more
Posted on 04 March 2015 OUTDOORS